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CONSUMER SPENDING TRENDS 2025
Smart investing: 11 stocks that retail investors bought for 3 quarters delivered up to 380% returnsSmart investing paid off for many retail investors who consistently increased their stake in 11 select stocks over three quarters. These co...- FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
- Coloured gemstones prices rise 20% as demand surges; gold, silver prices declineColoured gemstone jewellery is seeing a surge in popularity, with prices rising 20% year-on-year as affluent consumers favour these vibrant...
- US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weakIn May, US construction spending edged up by a mere 0.1%, influenced by increased mortgage rates partly due to tensions in the Middle East....
- FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
- US Stock Market: Economic resilience collides with expensive valuations on Wall StreetThe US economy shows surprising strength with robust job growth and consumer spending, yet Wall Street is faltering. Investors are wary of ...
- In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
- How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
- Brands flock to India’s England tour as marquee bilateral cricket holds ad appealCricket's enduring appeal is driving significant advertiser interest for India's tour of England, despite a generally cautious market. Broa...
- Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
- ITC's packaged foods business crosses $2 billion in revenueITC's packaged food business soared past $2 billion in FY26, with overall FMCG consumer spending reaching Rs 37,000 crore. This growth was ...
- India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
- US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three ...
- SBI Cards tops credit card additions in May as industry hits 12 crore milestone; spends grow 6.3% YoYIndia's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardhold...
- BHIM Payments App transaction volumes triple in year: OfficialBHIM Payments App witnessed a remarkable surge, with transaction volumes tripling between June 2025 and May 2026, reaching 244 million mont...
- Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
- RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
- India's private investment gains overtakes government share post-COVID: ReportPrivate companies have emerged as the main drivers of investment in India after the pandemic, accounting for 71.3% of project announcements...
- Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
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